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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
3
A New York company using a secret process can reproduce perfect copies of oil paintings, ancient or modern, indistinguishable to experts from the originals. The invention prompts moral questions about art theft, consumer deception, and the temptation of high profits from fake masterpieces.
The passage notes that copying art dates to ancient civilizations and warns that modern processes produce smaller, stamped reproductions. It explains market demand, the allure of old masters, and buyer awareness of prints versus originals, with valuable works disappearing into museums and private holdings.
The federal deficit for the year ending June 30 reached 25.4 billion dollars the largest since World War II raising questions about miscalculations and war costs. Officials cite Vietnam spending and tax timing while noting variances across departments and a stalled six billion dollar spending cut.
Relatives of the Pueblo crew seek to keep the January capture by North Korea in public view. They favor bumper stickers reading Remember the Pueblo to pressure Washington to act, likening the effort to older rallying cries for national resolve.
Forecasters release a mid year view predicting continued improvement in the economy during the second half. They cite few recession risks and ongoing inflation control, with first half activity at record levels driven by inventory buildup except steel, record employment, rising disposable income, and strong consumer spending.
Florida's 34 votes stayed with Nixon after Thurmond and Murfin pressured the delegation amid late caucuses. Reagan forces, aided by Knowland and Rafferty, failed to sway enough delegates as Thurmond affirmed Nixon's reliability and united the Florida contingent for the Nixon-Reagan ticket.
The 1968 Republican platform urges vigorous ship replacement programs to reverse the decline of the U S merchant fleet, which has fallen from first to sixth in world rankings. It calls for expanding maritime research and development, including nuclear propulsion, and restoring the Maritime Administration as an independent agency to regain influence with White House and Congress.
Nixon won the Republican presidential nominating drive through perseverance and crucial support from Strom Thurmond and Charlton Lyons. Clifton White’s strategy and Nixon’s coalition with southern conservatives and key intellectuals secured pre convention backing, while Reagan’s momentum was contained. Nixon’s path shows bold effort and timely alliances shaping a presidential bid.
A comic interview depicts Freddy the Protestor explaining why liberal activists ignore Czechoslovakia while condemning U S action in Vietnam. He links fears of capitalism to the domino theory and argues protesters will resume antiwar activity after the crisis passes.
The record notes repeated budget reductions from 1961 to 1963 shrinking requests from 344 million to 98 million to 50 million. It concludes that regardless of yard stick tonnage or new shipbuilding, the United States has fallen from its position as world maritime leader.
A commentator argues that Hubert Humphrey cannot be seen as fully in Lyndon Johnson's tradition until he presents a heavy hearted stance. The remark frames Humphrey's alignment as contingent on emotional weight in policy or rhetoric.
The Post Office Department halts doorstep deliveries in new areas. The piece questions Boston and Philadelphia being old enough and mentions two films For Love of Ivy and Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush with a punning critique.
The remark notes a shift from amusement at foreign beggars to concern over a growing American beggar population led by organized leadership. It frames the phenomenon as a national movement with recognizable figures guiding public perception and policy discussions.
The remark contrasts Richard Nixon with Hubert Humphrey, likening Nixon to a used car salesman and Humphrey to a person who repossesses vehicles, implying sharp political caricature.
The Monroe News-Star is an independent daily with offices at North 4th and Olive Street Monroe Louisiana 71201. It lists staff including publishers and editors from 1929 to 1952 and states its AP affiliation and ad representation by The Branham Company.
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